Asthma, characterized by chronic inflammation in the airways of the lungs, can lead to symptoms such as coughing, chest tightness, wheezing, and shortness of breath. It is a condition that impacts 8.3% of Americans, or roughly 26.5 million individuals. Despite current therapies, asthma is responsible for 1.3 million emergency room visits and over 3,500 deaths yearly.
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